Obituaries
Ernest F. Gonzales
Jul 15, 2020
Ernest F. Gonzales, 88 of Santa Rosa, NM passed away at his daughter’s home on Wednesday, July 15, 2020 following an illness. Ernest was born on October 10, 1931 in Roy, New Mexico to the home of Nick Gonzales and Pablita (Archuleta) Gonzales. Ernest attended school in Roy, NM and Clayton, NM, where in graduated High School in 1952. Ernest...
Roy A. Sloan
Jul 15, 2020
Roy Arthur Sloan, 88 of Fort Sumner, New Mexico passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at his home following an illness. Roy was born March 31, 1932 in Cleveland, Kansas the son of Arthur Martin Sloan and the former Allie Jane Rickard. He was raised in Cleveland where he attended schools, he graduated from High School in Kingman, Kansas in...
Michael Lee Miner
Jul 14, 2020
Michael Lee Miner, 69 of Fort Sumner, New Mexico was buried at 2:00 pm Monday, July 20, 2020 at St. Anthony Cemetery in Fort Sumner, New Mexico. Michael passed away at his home Tuesday, July 14, 2020. Additional obituary information is pending. Arrangements are under the direction of Chavez Funeral Home, 830 N. Fifth Street, Fort Sumner, New Mexico.
Ella Dee "Sis" Koontz
Jul 10, 2020
Ella Dee “Sis” Koontz passed away in her home in Corrales NM on July 10, 2020 at the age of 100. She was born in Fort Worth, Texas December 1, 1919. She was schooled at Our Lady of Victory in Fort Worth attended Texas Tech College studying English Literature, and graduated from Sul Ross College in 1942. Ella Dee served...
Louise Leber
Jul 10, 2020
Mrs. Louise Leber 79, passed away in Fort Sumner on Friday, July 10, 2020 following an illness. She was born March 26, 1941 in Cahone, Colorado the daughter of Luther and Sylvia (Ayers) Risenhoover. She attended Dove Creek High School. Louise married Ralph X. Leber on December 18, 1957 in Pleasantview, Colorado. They divorced in 1978. Louise enjoyed work in...
Connie Gale Simms
Jul 7, 2020
Connie Gale Simms, Age 81, passed away on July 7, 2020 in Garden Grove, CA. Connie was born on July 7, 1939 in Layton, OK to the home of Urby J. Simms and the former Juanita McClure. She grew up in Clovis, NM attending Clovis Jr. High and graduating from Clovis High School. Connie stayed in the Clovis area til...
Manuel Aguilar
Jul 5, 2020
Manuel Luciano “Mannie” Aguilar Sr., age 92 of Vaughn, New Mexico passed away Sunday morning, July 05, 2020 at his home. Mannie was born November 14, 1927 to the home of Cresencio and Remija (Lujan) Aguilar in Pastura, New Mexico. He married Teresa Jaramillo on December 31, 1955 in Hereford, Texas. Mannie served in the U.S. Army from July 2,...
Fred Pena
Jul 4, 2020
To his family and friends he was Fred, Honey, Dad, my brother Fred, G-Pop, Grandpa Fred, and Uncle Fred. Ralph Fred Pena, 76 of Tucson, Arizona passed away on Saturday, July 04, 2020 at Northwest Medical Center in Tucson following an illness. He was born October 23, 1943 in Fort Sumner, New Mexico to Joe and Clara (Bustos) Pena. Fred...
Maria Felicita Romero
Jun 29, 2020
Maria Felicita Romero, age 79, passed away on June 29, 2020 in Santa Rosa, NM following an illness. She was born on August 10, 1940 in Pintada, New Mexico to the home of Herman and Vitalia Romero and attended school in Santa Rosa. Maria worked as a waitress/server at several restaurants and was also a cook for the Senior Center...
Maria Elena Chavez
Jun 28, 2020
Maria Elena Chavez, age 60, passed away on June 28, 2020, at UNM Hospital in Albuquerque, NM following an illness. She was born on January 4, 1960, in Santa Rosa, NM to the home of Juan and Florencia Lopez. She attended school in Santa Rosa. On September 13, 1975, Maria Elena was united in marriage to Michael R. Chavez. A...
Brigida Ann Anaya
Jun 26, 2020
Brigida Ann Anaya, 56 of Tucumcari, NM passed away Friday, June 26, 2020 in Tucumcari following an illness. She was born June 18, 1964 in Fort Sumner the daughter of Nestora Coronado and Antonio Anaya. Brigida attended Fort Sumner schools and graduated from Fort Sumner High School. She made her home in Tucumcari, NM for the past 28 years. She...
Minnie Gallegos
Jun 23, 2020
Minnie I. Gallegos, 78 of Puerto De Luna, NM passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family on June 23, 2020. Minnie was born on March 26, 1942 in Puerto De Luna, NM to the home of Luis Gallegos and Margarita (Moya) Gallegos. Minnie was a long-time resident of Puerto De Luna where she made her home....
Sandra Lopez
Jun 23, 2020
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Sandra Lopez of Puerto De Luna, New Mexico who passed away on June 23, 2020, at the age of 74. She was strong, funny and vivacious. She will be deeply missed by everyone she encountered. Sandra is survived by her spouse Horacio, daughters Denise Salgado (Leonard), Kathryn Lopez (Craig...
Isidora "Lola" Saiz Miranda
Jun 21, 2020
Isidora “Lola” Saiz Miranda, 78 of Santa Rosa, NM, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 21, 2020 at Vecinos Sanos Assisted Living in Santa Rosa. Lola was born on November 19, 1941 in Sombrillo, NM to the home of Abel Saiz, Sr. and Eufelia (Baca) Saiz. Lola was raised in Sombrillo and attended school in Santa Rosa. A long-time resident...
Miguel Mark Campos
Jun 14, 2020
Miguel Mark Campos, 36 of Santa Rosa, NM, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 14, 2020. Miguel was born on August 16, 1983 in Santa Rosa to Steve Campos and Lucille Salas. Miguel was raised in Santa Rosa where he attended school and graduated from Santa Rosa High School in 2002. Miguel was currently a Sergeant at GEO, where he...
Virginia Jo Freeman
Jun 14, 2020
Virginia Jo Freeman, 89 of Santa Rosa, NM passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 14, 2020. Virginia was born on March 4, 1931 in Midland, Texas to John Postelle and Edna (Blalock) Postelle. Virginia was laid to rest on June 18, 2020 at Saint Joseph Cemetery in Santa Rosa. All services are under the direction of Chavez Funeral Home, 923...
Lugarda Jaramillo Deck
Jun 12, 2020
Lugarda Jaramillo Deck April 11, 1937 ~ June 12, 2020 “Together Again” Lugarda Jaramillo Deck, 83, of Roy, UT and formerly of Alamogordo, NM passed away June 12, 2020 from incidents due to dementia. Garda was born April 11, 1937 in La Palma, NM, the 4th child of Toribio and Margarita Salazar Jaramillo. She grew up mainly and went to...
Stephanie S. Lamb
Jun 10, 2020
Stephanie S. Lamb, 69 of Santa Rosa, NM, passed away peacefully, with her husband at her side at her home on Wednesday, June 10, 2020. Stephanie was born on October 22, 1950 in Belen, NM to the home of Melvin Oyler and Vonne (Anderson) Oyler. Stephanie was raised in Belen where she attended school and graduated from Belen High School...
Darrell Pullin
Jun 10, 2020
Darrell Pullin passed away June 10, 2020 at Presbyterian Hospital in Albuquerque, NM following an illness. He made his home in Santa Rosa for several years and worked as a cook at Carl Jr's, and more recently at Popeye's. Darrell is a U.S. Veteran. He is preceded in death by his wife Cleo (Apodaca) Pullin on January 6, 2017. No...
David Sena
Jun 7, 2020
David Sena, 61 of Albuquerque passed away Sunday, June 07, 2020 at Rust Presbyterian Hospital in Rio Rancho following an illness. He was born June 12, 1958 in Fort Sumner to the home of Anastacio A. and Antonia (Saiz) Sena. David attended Fort Sumner Schools and Eastern New Mexico Univeristy. He married the love of his life, Mary F. Betancourt...
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